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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,644.09, 183,806.99 and 55,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,644.09, 183,806.99 and 55,126.24 is: 82,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,644.09 : 183,806.99 = 55,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,644.09/183,806.99 = 55,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,644.09x = 183,806.99 × 55,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,644.09x = 10,132,587,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,587,715.99/122,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,617.82

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